Talking Toons And Drawing Funny! "Drawing Funny" Is A Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA Podcast Hosted By Lin Workman.
Show notes: On Saturday, May 31st I attended the 3rd annual Memphis Libraries Comic Con at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library location on Poplar Avenue. SNL's Chris Parnell was their special guest this year at the main library. Chris is originally from the Memphis area (Germantown, TN), and is the son of local radio legend Jack Parnell. I had a booth there up front on the left side again this year. The show had a great turnout and I sold several of my stickers, prints, and a few sketchcards. I got to do a few interviews with some of my fellow local cartoonists- Antone and Janet Wade/Toshigawa Universe*, Dale Martin/Watusi The Talking Dog, Matt Bowers/Memphis, and Eric McMeans/Raptor Boy. I had my wife/booth babe (and birthday girl) Nicki with me. She held down my booth while I got out from behind it to do the interviews.Also in this episode I go over some of my recent health issues, and give you info on upcoming events like Anime Blues Con, the Metropolis Superman Celebration, Memphis Comic Expo, MSCA upcoming art shows, monthly dinner gatherings at Garibaldi's Pizza, and SatArtDays at Casey's Art Box. Nicki and I have been enjoying gardening and getting some outdoor time with The Luthors. Hard to believe Lex's gotcha day from Metropolis is coming up next week....10yrs! Thanks to everyone who talked toons with me or stopped by my table at the Library Comic Con- great seeing everyone. Hope to see you all at upcoming events this summer and fall. I plan on being at the Memphis Comic Expo/DonnieCon in September, and the Memphis Comic & Fantasy Con/MCFC in November. "Stay tooned" for more details!LINKS:Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.comDrawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/Drawing Funny Podcast on Apple – www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drawing-funny/Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.orgMy art website – www.linworkman.comGaribaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.comKevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.comToshigawa Universe/Antone & Janet Wade – www.toshigawa-universe.square.site/Watusi The Talking Dog/Dale Martin – www.watusithetalkingdog.com/Matt Bowers "Memphis" – www.facebook.com/memphisthecomic/Raptor Boy/Eric McMeans – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558182568157Playhouse On The Square – www.playhouseonthesquare.org/Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org/Memphis Sports & Event Center– www.themsec.com/Memphis Comic Expo/MCX – www.memphiscomicexpo.com/Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con/MCFC – www.memphiscfc.com/MidSouth Mega Con – www.midsouthmegacon.com/Memphis Library Con – www.memphislibrary.org/events/mpl-comic-con/Metropolis Superman Celebration – www.supermancelebration.netWest Tennessee Comic Con – www.westtncomiccon.com/Anime Blues Con – www.animeblues.com/Casey's Art Box – www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/Drawing Funny Ep. 77 Casey's Art Box – www.drawingfunny.com/2025/03/27/episode-77-caseys-art-box/Drawing Funny Ep. 79 MidSouth Mega Con – www.drawingfunny.com/2025/05/29/episode-79-midsouth-mega-con/#midsouthcartoonistsassociation#msca#memphistn#supportlocal#memphispubliclibraries#cartoonists#cartooning#satartday#supportlocal#linworkmanart#drawingfunnypodcast#drawingfunny#podcast#podperson#staytoonedTheme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.“Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.Run time: 44min 15sec(Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)*(Congrats on Antone's sweep of the "Black Man Of Memphis" awards.)
Show notes: For this episode I attended the first ever MidSouth Mega Con at the Memphis Sports & Event Center located in the Memphis Fairgrounds. I was at this inaugural con to man the Mid-South Cartoonists Association and record a few interviews over the holiday weekend. I got to talk toons with local artists including Ryan Ladner, Shane Luttrell, That Katie Jones, Peter Melonas, Dr. Kevin Thorn, MSCA president Kevin L. Williams, and MCFC co-organizer/"Geek Tank Radio" co-host Brandon Olmstead. Kev brought along some of his Muppet friends- Kermit, Fozzie, and Grover. We handed out a lot of MSCA stickers and postcards, and even sold a few zines!There was lots of great cosplay, including our table neighbors The 731 Ghostbusters and Star Trek fan group Station Shelby. We loved getting t meet the amazing animals from the Soft Landings of Tennessee waterfowl rescue, and the awesomely chill pup from the GameOver Arcade in Southaven, MS. We also got to meet actors Reb Brown/Captain America, Sean Patrick Flanery/Young Indiana Jones, and legendary voice actor Billy West/Ren & Stimpy. (You can see pics on our MSCA Facebook page.)The space was huge, clean, and had great lighting and A/C. There's plenty of room for this con to expand for next year. The Memphis weather was definitely frightful outside, but it was dry and comfortable inside. This fall Memphis Comic Expo will be at this same event center in September. I'll have a table at DonnieCon for the first time in a few years. Between the pandemic, travel, and other show commitments I haven't been able to table there since probably 2018 at the AgCenter. Looking forward to MCX being at this new location.This Saturday, May 31st is the third annual Memphis Libraries Comic Con at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library - 3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111. I'll be set up at this free event along with several MSCA members 10am-3pm. GOH is Chris Parnell. Oh, our next monthly dinner gathering at Garibaldi's Pizza is this Tuesday, June 3rd from 6-8pm, and our deadline to turn in art for next month's art show at Playhouse on the Square. Hope to see you there.Stay tooned, and support local!LINKS:Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.comDrawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/Drawing Funny Podcast on Apple – www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drawing-funny/Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.orgMy art website – www.linworkman.comGaribaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.comKevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.comRogue's Gallery Memphis – www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/That Katie Jones – www.thatkatiejones.artMemphis VS Zombies – www.thrillcomics.com/Peter Melonas – www.etsy.com/shop/fancifullartPlayhouse On The Square – www.playhouseonthesquare.org/Bricks & Minifigs Hernando – www.bricksandminifigs.com/hernandoms/Memphis Sports & Event Center– www.themsec.com/Memphis Comic Expo/MCX – www.memphiscomicexpo.com/Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con/MCFC – www.memphiscfc.com/Geek Tank Radio – www.geektankradio.wordpress.com/MidSouth Mega Con – www.midsouthmegacon.com/Memphis Library Con – www.memphislibrary.org/events/mpl-comic-con/Superman Celebration – www.supermancelebration.netTheme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.“Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.Run time: 1hr 23min 30sec(Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)PS: I referred to their other con as the Middle Tennessee Comic Con- actually the West Tennessee Comic Con!PPS: R.I.P. Jarael.
Show notes: For this episode I try and catch everyone up on what's coming up for the Mid-South Cartoonists Association and Memphis events scene- especially in May.Free Comic Book Day and Rogues Gallery Rising on Saturday, Star Wars Day on Sunday, Cartoonists Day on Monday, MSCA monthly dinner gathering on Tuesday, Con Cards Gaming Night on Wednesday- plus MidSouth Mega Con and Memphis Library Con later in May.This summer the Metropolis Superman Celebration and MSCA art show at Playhouse On The Square are in June. The Memphis Comic Expo returns in September, Memphis Comic Expo in November, the MSCA will have a Halloween art show at Germantown Community Theatre and another later in December/January at the Jewish Community Center.Our 12th issue of the MSCA zine "The Good, The Bad and the Sketchy" snacky/food themed issue is on its way back from the printer. We'll be assembling it at our May 6th dinner gathering at Garibaldi's. We'll have staplers but need extra hands to help organize and fold the pages. Our 13th issue is scheduled to go to press in October and be ready for the GCT Halloween art show.Nicki and I have been busy with yardwork, and had a lot of fun going to the recent Earth Day/Hernando Farmers Market/Spring Art Festival on Courthouse Square in Hernando, MS. I've got some art for sale. and free MSCA and Drawing Funny swag available at the DeSoto Arts Council in Hernando, MS. Slide by if you're in the area, or stop by Comics & Collectibles or The Cellar Table Top Games & Comics if your out and about on FCBD. We also have a swag table at our monthly dinner meetings. More news and details on all the events are available in this episode, on our MSCA website and Facebook page, and many of the links are listed below.Stay tooned, and support local!LINKS:Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.comDrawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/Drawing Funny Podcast on Apple – www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drawing-funny/Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.orgMy art website – www.linworkman.comNational Cartoonists Society – www.nationalcartoonists.com/National Cartoonists Day (May 5th) – www.nationalcartoonistsday.com/Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.comLootz Collectibles – www.lootzcollectibles.com/Rogue's Gallery Memphis – www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/Free Comic Book Day – www.freecomicbookday.com/Germantown Community Theatre (upcoming season) – www.gctcomeplay.org/season-54-announcement/Playhouse On The Square – www.playhouseonthesquare.org/DeSoto Arts Council (Hernando, MS) – www.desotoartscouncil.org/The Real Hernando Podcast – www.therealhernando.com/The Rythm Section Podcast – www.therhythmsectionpod.com/Metropolis Superman Celebration – www.supermancelebration.net/Bricks & Minifigs Hernando – www.bricksandminifigs.com/hernandoms/Bricks & Minifigs Hernando (Facebook) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562495777800Bob Kimball GoFundMe – https://tinyurl.com/3hma4hssGreg Cravens – www.cravenscartoonist.com/Memphis Comic Expo/MCX – www.memphiscomicexpo.com/Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con/MCFC – www.memphiscfc.com/Geek Tank Radio – www.geektankradio.wordpress.com/MidSouth Mega Con – www.midsouthmegacon.com/Memphis Library Con – www.memphislibrary.org/events/mpl-comic-con/#mscaTheme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan.©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.“Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.Run time: 30min 48sec(Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)
Show notes: On this episode I do an interview with Casey and Melissa Smith, the owners of the art store "Casey's Art Box". The shop is located out in Germantown, TN and combines retail space, gallery wall space, community gathering space, and Casey's art studio space.The dynamic duo are both former educators and have been together since the 1993 Cooper Young Festival. They've been married for almost 30 years. Casey Smith was born in Memphis and raised in Germantown. He has been creating art his whole life. His early years began at Ronnie Grisanti & Sons restaurant where he shared his love of murals. He spent 20 years teaching art to kindergarteners through high school seniors. Now Casey is ready to share his works and hopes to encourage other artists to go after their passion. Melissa Smith moved to Germantown at the beginning of her high school career at GHS. Not one to be far from her family, she attended Memphis State, but ended up graduating from the University of Memphis! While there she met and married Casey, being his number one visual art & music fan and (most importantly) best friend. After 27 years in elementary technology education, she is ready to encourage others to unleash their creative energies.The shop is open Mon-Sat, but are always standing by for any Sunday or after hours art emergencies that might arise! When you stop by be sure to ask about their customer loyalty program. I bought a few paint pens to try out.I also fill you in on some Mid-South Cartoonists Association news, including our upcoming art shows, zine deadline and monthly dinner gathering at Garibaldi's Pizza (April 1st), the MSCA Con Cards, and the Rogue's Gallery moving to Lootz Collectibles in Atoka for Free Comic Book Day.Plus I share some info on Comic Geek Speak's 20th anniversary celebration up in Reading, PA and recent Diamond acquisition by Alliance Entertainment.This week I dropped off a couple of my paintings for upcoming auctions/sales at Playhouse on the Square ("King Arthur/Spamalot") and Germantown Community Theatre ("Annie & Sandy"). Both were done in acrylics on canvas and for previous art shows at GCT. Proceeds to benefit the two theaters. I'll have new art to benefit my wallet at both theaters this year.Thanks to Casey and Melissa for talking toons with me. Hope this episode inspires you to check out their art store and create some art of your own!"Stay Tooned!"LINKS:Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.comDrawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/Drawing Funny Podcast on Apple – www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drawing-funny/Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.orgMy art website – www.linworkman.comCasey's Art Box (Germantown, TN) – www.caseysartbox.com/Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.comLootz Collectibles – www.lootzcollectibles.com/Rogue's Gallery Memphis – www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/Free Comic Book Day – www.freecomicbookday.com/DeSoto Arts Council – www.desotoartscouncil.org/Comic Geek Speak/CGS podcast – www.comicgeekspeak.com/Comic Book Central podcast – www.comicbookcentral.net/Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan.©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. "Bushi Tales" theme Joel Gamble.CGS theme music by Kirby Krackle.CGS quotes © 2005-2025 Comic Geek Speak, LLPComic Book Central promo by Joe Stuber, Copyright © 2025 Comic Book CentralMovie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.“Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.Run time: 1hr 2min 37sec(Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)
Show notes: On this episode I do a few interviews with some of the Mid-South Cartoonists Association members. I recorded at their March monthly dinner gathering at Garibaldi's Pizza- first I talked with That Katie Jones about The Rogue's Gallery at Centerpoint Toys & Games. and then I caught up with MSCA prez Kevin L. Williams about art goings on around the M-town, including a special "shocking" announcement of a new MSCA art show at Germantown Community Theatre.The MSCA meets at the Garibaldi's U of M location on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm. The next gathering is on Tuesday, April 1st! The meet-ups are free and open to the public, but be sure to bring a few bucks to order off the menu and some art to show around.The following night after work I stopped by 901 Games to discuss Con Cards with the card game's creator (and longtime MSCA and NCS member), Greg Cravens. Greg can be found there on the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm, and can be spotted at many local conventions selling Con Cards and teaching event attendees how to play the game. A new MSCA expansion deck is in the works!In the news section at the end of the episode I fill you in on some S/uper news about our long time friend Mike Norton's new "Krypto The Super-Dog" comic series and his recent Comic Geek Speak podcast appearance on episode 1997. Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton is set to debut on June 18, 2025 from DC Comics.I update you on my recent sketchcard gigs for RRParks Cards, and share some not so super news about me no longer working at 901 Comics. Yep, I was let go just a couple days after these interviews were recorded, so I'll be promoting 901 no more.Oh, speaking of sketchcards, don't forget that I have hand-drawn sketchcards for sale at The Cellar out on Bartlett Blvd. All cards are done in markers and are $35ea. More of my art is for sale at the DeSoto Arts Council in Hernando, MS.In this episode I also include a promo for the Comic Book Central podcast. The show's host Joe Stuber interviews actors, writers, producers, directors and others who have bring comic book properties to life on TV, Broadway, film, video games, live events and beyond!I honestly don't know what my next day job is going to be... so "Stay tooned!"LINKS:Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.comDrawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/Drawing Funny Podcast on Apple – www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drawing-funny/Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.orgMy art website – www.linworkman.comGaribaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.comCenterpoint Toys & Games – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/Rogue's Gallery Memphis – www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/The Cellar Tabletop Games & Comics – www.comiccellaronline.com/Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org/season-54-announcement/Playhouse On The Square – www.playhouseonthesquare.org/Comic Geek Speak podcast – www.comicgeekspeak.com/Comic Book Central podcast – www.comicbookcentral.net/Memphis Public Libraries Comic Con 2025 – www.memphislibrary.org/events/mpl-comic-con-vendor-application/RRParks Cards – www.rrparkscards.com/Mike Norton – www.ihatemike.com/Greg Cravens – www.cravenscartoonist.com/#midsouthcartoonistsassociation#msca#memphistn#shairthelair#cgs#cartooning#supportlocal#linworkmanart#drawingfunnypodcast#drawingfunny#podcast#podperson#staytoonedTheme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan.©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.“Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.Run time: 52min 26sec
Show notes: On this 75th episode I sit down to talk to local comics creator Ryan Ladner about his recently released 1st issue of "Memphis VS Zombies". Ryan had a successful Kickstarter campaign for this new Thrill Comics zombie comic series set in the M-town. I caught up with him out at 901 Comics East for his second signing of the weekend. I was able to pick up my Kickstarter rewards in person at the comic shop, and talk toons with him for a bit.From the Thrill Comics website: "Memphis vs. Zombies is our thrilling flagship comic that blends Memphis charm with undead chaos. Follow Walter, B.B., and a cast of quirky characters as they navigate a zombie apocalypse in the heart of the Bluff City. Packed with humor, action, and heart, MvZ is a fun and fantastical adventure you won't want to miss!"In this episode's news section I discuss details on such events as our next MSCA dinner, Rogue's Gallery at Centerpoint Toys & Games in Millington, upcoming art shows around town, Trolls at the Botanic Gardens, local comic cons, submission details for our next "The Good, The Bad, and the Sketchy" zine, and more.I also wish Joe "S/tuberman" Stuber happy anniversary for 11 years of his "Comic Book Central" podcast, and the CGS crewa happy 20th anniversary of their show "Comic Geek Speak". They celebrate 20 years of podcasting on March 25th, and will have a free in-person celebration ("dysfunctional geeky family reunion") up in Reading, PA this March 29th (click HERE for details).Congrats to both shows, and I'm excited to finally make it to 75 episodes of "Drawing Funny"!“Stay tooned!” LINKS:Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.comDrawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/Drawing Funny Podcast on Apple – www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drawing-funny/Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.orgMy art website – www.linworkman.com901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.comGaribaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.comCenterpoint Toys & Games – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/Rogue's Gallery Memphis –www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/DeSoto Arts Council – www.desotoartscouncil.org/Memphis Urban Sketchers (art group) –www.facebook.com/groups/160831813933182Thomas Dambo's TROLLS: Save the Humans (Memphis Botanic Gardens) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562495777800Thomas Dambo's TROLLS (art site) – www.thomasdambo.com/Playhouse On The Square – www.playhouseonthesquare.org/Comic Geek Speak/CGS podcast – www.comicgeekspeak.com/Comic Book Central podcast – www.comicbookcentral.net/Memphis Public Libraries Comic Con 2025 – www.memphislibrary.org/events/mpl-comic-con-vendor-application/#midsouthcartoonistsassociation#msca#memphistn#garibaldispizza#901comicseast#memphisvszombies#thrillcomics#shairthelair#cgs#trolls#cartooning#satartday#roguesgallery#memphispubliclibrariescomiccon#supportlocal#linworkmanart#drawingfunnypodcast#drawingfunny#podcast#podperson#staytoonedTheme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan.©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.“Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.Run time: 37min 45sec(Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)
Show notes: Of course on the day I posted my last episode the news broke about Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. filing a Chapter 11 petition for bankruptcy, and TikTok went dark just before I could finish this episode. Earlier this week I sat down with my business major and comics fangirl wife Nicki to talk about how this all could affect the comics industry in both negative and positive ways. We speculate on the possible upcoming imposed tariffs from the incoming administration and what that might mean for the printing industry- especially those that do self-publishing and/or Kickstarter campaigns for comics and books. Just how could it affect the already inflated price of comics..?! We also discuss my days of self-publishing and dealings with Diamond, as well as news about new Barnes & Noble brick & mortar stores coming, and what is #BookTok and how it is used by book fans and retailers. We exercise our First Amendment Rights quite a bit and express our opinions on how the upcoming TikTok ban (or sale) can/will affect book sales and other businesses- especially smaller businesses and content creators. I also yell at my cat Lex for being a jerk...it happens. The news was constantly changing for Diamond and TikTok as I was editing and publishing this episode. I don't have a lot of faith in our government, foreign governments, social media companies, or corporations in general to do the right thing, but and all we can do right now is wait and see how it all plays out. 2025 is definitely going to be some concerning times for comics creators, publishers, distributors, retailers, and us fans. “Stay tooned!” (and read a book!) LINKS: Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/ Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com 901 Comics/901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.901-comics.com/ Comics & Collectibles – www.memphiscomics.com/wps/ The Cellar Tabletop Games & Comics – www.comiccellaronline.com/ Centerpoint Toys & Games – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/ Barnes & Noble – www.barnesandnoble.com/ Comic Shop Locator – www.comicshoplocator.com/ Free Comic Book Day – www.freecomicbookday.com/ Diamond Comics Distributors – www.diamondcomics.com/ Diamond Breaks Silence on Recent Comic Distribution Delays (CBR) – www.cbr.com/diamond-comics-delays-explained/ Diamond Comics Files for Bankruptcy Amid Distribution Controversy (CBR) – www.cbr.com/diamond-comics-bankruptcy-chapter-11-explained/ Diamond's Bankruptcy Will Make or Break the Entire Comics Industry (CBR) – www.cbr.com/diamond-comics-bankruptcy-explained-make-break-comics-industry/ Trump Says He Will Sign Executive Order to Stall TikTok Ban – www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/technology/trump-tiktok-ban-executive-order.html The Evolution of the TikTok Logo: Its History and Its Design – www.shopify.com/blog/tiktok-logo #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #msca #garibaldispizza #901comicseast #cartooning #tiktok #hernandoms #memphis #diamondcomics #showmeyourkitties #linworkmanart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 1hr 40min 52sec (Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)
Show notes: I've got some news and a few of my resolutions to share with you on this solo recorded episode. It's been cold and snowy around here in the mid-south, but the snow ended and the sun came out on Saturday in time for the grand opening of the new Bricks & Minifigs location in Hernando, MS. They had an amazing turnout at the event which included a free limited edition LEGO minifig, cotton candy, cookies, cake pops, caricatures, costumed characters, the DeSoto County Ghostbusters' Ecto-17 car, Muppets, and more! My wife Nicki and I were there with the MSCA's Kevin L. Williams and Greg Cravens -and City of Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson stopped by, too. (Kevin and Tammy Thorn on Episode 69 – “Leg Godt = Play Well”.) Later this month we've also got our first Mid-South Cartoonists Association Sat-Art-Day of the year back out at 901 Comics East on Macon Road on January 25th from 10m-2pm. Our next MSCA Monthly Dinner Gathering will be on Tuesday, February 4th from 6-8pm at Garibaldi's Pizza off Walker Avenue near the U Of M. One of my resolutions is to better promote my art and my podcast, as well as other artists and podcasts. So, I've got a special offer! I am now offering free promo spot airtime on the "Drawing Funny" podcast. MSCA members and any events or businesses that support the Mid-South Cartoonists Association are welcome to send in their 15-30sec promo spot as an MP3 file. It can be to promote your art project, event appearance, Kickstarter campaign, commission availability, website, art sale, etc. Don't know how to record a commercial..? That's okay- just send me your info and he'll read it in one of the podcast's upcoming news segments. Just remember, "who/what/when/where/why/how much". I'm also looking to do promo spot swaps with other podcasts. For those commercials up to 60sec are good to submit. If you'd like to discuss your event or project in person, or be a featured guest on the podcast let me know and I'll get back with you to schedule a recording time and place. Send your MP3 formatted audio files and/or news/press releases to podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com. Click here to listen the latest "Drawing Funny" promo on Spotify or go to www.drawingfunny.com. You can also download the two latest MSCA Year End Review episodes and hear just how busy of a year 2024 was for the group and our membership! “Stay tooned!” (and WARM!) LINKS: Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/ Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Kevin L. Williams – www.muleycomix.blogspot.com/ SatArtDay @ 901 Comics East – https://www.facebook.com/events/ 901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.com Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com Greg Cravens Cartoonist – www.cravenscartoonist.com Bricks & Minifigs Hernando – www.bricksandminifigs.com/hernandoms/ Bricks & Minifigs Hernando (Facebook) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562495777800 Visit Hernando MS – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093416890073 DeSoto County Ghostbusters – www.facebook.com/DeSotoCountyGhostbusters #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #msca #cartooning #hernandoms #memphis #bricksandminifigs #linworkmanart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 28min 29sec (Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)
Show notes: This is part 2 of my 2024 MSCA year end wrap-up review conversation with Mid-South Cartoonists Association president Kevin L. Williams. Kev and I pick up where we left off on "Drawing Funny" Ep. 71 discussing the very busy year our local cartooning group experienced in 2024. The MSCA and its members were a part of numerous art shows, festivals, conventions, gatherings, and other events in and around Memphis and the mid-south area- plus created new MSCA "The Good, The Bad, And The Sketchy" zine issues and "Drawing Funny" podcast episodes (and a new DF promo spot) for folks to check out. This was probably the busiest the MSCA and its members have been in years, and 2025 doesn't look like it's gonna slow down any! Our first MSCA Monthly Dinner Gathering will be this Tuesday, January 7th from 6-8pm at Garibaldi's Pizza off Walker Avenue near the U Of M. Later this month we've also got our first Sat-Art-Day of the year back out at 901 Comics East on Macon Road on January 25th from 10m-2pm. Be sure to follow the MSCA's socials and website for where else the cartoonists association and I will be in 2025. I went solo to many shows, so thankfully all my con tables were near a restroom this year, and there was even a defibrillator behind me at one event. It was good to have all my health issue bases covered as I got back into doing cons again in 2024! Hope to see you around the M-town and mid-south this year. Now, if you'll excuse me I've got to go pee...again. "Stay tooned!" LINKS: Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/ Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com 901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.com Memphis Monster Market – www.memphismonstermarket.com Memphis Monster Con – www.memphismonstercon.com Memphis Comic Expo/MCX (DonniCon) – www.memphiscomicexpo.com Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con/MCFC – www.memphiscfc.com/ Geek Tank Radio – www.geektankradio.wordpress.com/ Tool Talk Radio – www.tooltalkradio.wordpress.com/ National Cartoonists Society – www.nationalcartoonists.com/ DeSoto Arts Council/DAC (Hernando, MS) – www.desotoartscouncil.org/ Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com Greg Cravens Cartoonist – www.cravenscartoonist.com A.G. Howard (Howard Art Studios) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049349688106 Crosspoint Toys & Games (Millington, TN) – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/ The Rogues Gallery – www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/ That Katie Jones Art Studio– www.facebook.com/thatkatiejonesartstudio John Martin Art– www.jwmartin1225.wixsite.com/johnvampyrmartin Eric McMeans – www.instagram.com/emcmeans1/ Devin Hodges Art– www.diastcartoons.com/ Shawn Howe Art– www.facebook.com/TheArtOfShawnzilla Matt Bowers Art– www.mattbowersdesignart.weebly.com/ Chris Jowers – www.chrisjowers.com/ Mike Norton –www.ihatemike.com/ First Congo Church – www.firstcongo.com/ #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #msca #comiccons #cartooning #ncs #freecomicbookday #hernandoms #petaluma #memphis #lego #theroguesgalleryatcenterpoint #mcfc #donniecon #linworkmanart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #realhernandopodcast #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 56min 29sec (Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)
Show notes: This is part 1 of my 2024 year end wrap-up review conversation with Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA president Kevin L. Williams. Kev and I grabbed some dinner and then discussed the very busy year our local cartooning association experienced in 2024. We had a full two and a half pages of notes to go over, so I broke it into two episodes and am releasing them back to back. You can find the second half of our 2hr toon talk on Episode 72 - "MSCA 2024 Review Pt. 2". We give our thoughts and recollections of 2024 art shows, festivals, conventions, gatherings, and other events in and around Memphis and the mid-south area- plus the new MSCA "The Good, The Bad, And The Sketchy" zine issues and "Drawing Funny" podcast episodes created in 2024. This was probably the busiest the MSCA has been in years, and 2025 doesn't look like it's gonna slow down any! Our first MSCA Monthly Dinner Gathering will be this Tuesday, January 7th from 6-8pm at Garibaldi's Pizza off Walker Avenue near the U Of M. We've also got our first Sat-Art-Day of the year back out at 901 Comics East on Macon Road later this month on January 25th from 10m-2pm. Hope to see you around town and the mid-south this year. Be sure to follow the MSCA's socials and website for where else the cartoonists association and I will be in 20o25. Thankfully all my con tables were near a restroom this year year, and there was even a defibrillator behind one. Glad that all my health issue bases were covered in 2024! "Stay tooned!" LINKS: Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/ Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com 901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.com Memphis Monster Market – www.memphismonstermarket.com Memphis Monster Con – www.memphismonstercon.com Memphis Comic Expo/MCX (DonniCon) – www.memphiscomicexpo.com Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con/MCFC – www.memphiscfc.com/ Geek Tank Radio – www.geektankradio.wordpress.com/ Tool Talk Radio – www.tooltalkradio.wordpress.com/ The Real Hernando Podcast – www.therealhernando.com/episode/lin-workman-and-kevin-williams-or-mid-south-cartoonists-association National Cartoonists Society – www.nationalcartoonists.com/ DeSoto Arts Council/DAC (Hernando, MS) – www.desotoartscouncil.org/ Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com Greg Cravens Cartoonist – www.cravenscartoonist.com A.G. Howard (Howard Art Studios) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049349688106 Crosspoint Toys & Games (Millington, TN) – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/ The Rogues Gallery – www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/ That Katie Jones Art Studio– www.facebook.com/thatkatiejonesartstudio John Martin Art– www.jwmartin1225.wixsite.com/johnvampyrmartin Eric McMeans – www.instagram.com/emcmeans1/ Devin Hodges Art– www.diastcartoons.com/ Shawn Howe Art– www.facebook.com/TheArtOfShawnzilla Matt Bowers Art– www.mattbowersdesignart.weebly.com/ Chris Jowers – www.chrisjowers.com/ Mike Norton –www.ihatemike.com/ First Congo Church – www.firstcongo.com/ #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #msca #comiccons #cartooning #ncs #hernandoms #petaluma #memphis #linworkmanart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #realhernandopodcast #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 58min 7sec (Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)
I've been drawing funny all my life, and for the past few years I've been producing "Drawing Funny", the pandemically inspired podcast. I'm your host, Lin Workman, and the podcast is now in its 5th season. "Toon in" as I share my latest reviews, news, and interviews. I focus on the mid-south art and convention scene. I spotlight comic creator Kickstarter campaigns, offer up some recommend reading, share art advice, and talk toons with some sketchy characters in the comics industry and fandom. You can find "Drawing Funny" at www.drawingfunny.com, on Spotify, Apple, or most anywhere you download podcasts. You can even ask your smart devices to play "Drawing Funny". "Stay tooned!" Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 1min 5sec
Show notes: For this 70th episode, I took a quick trip up to Memphis to attend the Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention at the Holiday Inn on the U of M campus. This year is the 14th anniversary for the local con. it was started by Joe Thordarson, Brandon Olmstead, and Allan Gilbreath - who also do the radio shows "Geek Tank Radio" and "Tool Talk Radio"on 98.9 The Roar. I ran into several local comic creators, some like Greg Cravens (Con Cards) and A.G. Howard (Howard Art Studios) I've known for about 4o years now! They were the two artists who mentored me when I first started airbrushing back in my late teens. Some other familiar faces (and voices) at the MCFC were Matt Bowers, Allan Gilbreath, Shawn Howe, Devin Hodges, John Martin, and Chris "The Jowers" Jowers. I also beamed aboard Station Shelby to talk with James Wheatly about the local Star Trek fan club in town. There were lots of vendors, artists, and even some LEGO to play with in the dealer's room, plus around the con there was a game room, panel room, and an autograph section. I had a great time talking toons with everyone at the con on Sunday. It's kinda crazy how many cons and art events there are in town these days! Speaking of events, I also share some info on our upcoming MSCA monthly dinner meet-up and holiday art swap at Garibaldi's Pizza on December 3rd, from 6-8pm, the Midsouth Toy Fest, and other MSCA member and industry news, including former Memphians Mike Norton and John Jackson Miller. Happy Thanksgiving, ya turkeys! LINKS: Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/ Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con/MCFC – www.memphiscfc.com/ Geek Tank Radio – www.geektankradio.wordpress.com/ Tool Talk Radio – www.tooltalkradio.wordpress.com/ Dark Oak Press and Media – www.darkoakpress.com/ Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com Greg Cravens Cartoonist – www.cravenscartoonist.com A.G. Howard (Howard Art Studios) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049349688106 Crosspoint Toys & Games (Millington, TN) – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/ John Martin Art– www.jwmartin1225.wixsite.com/johnvampyrmartin Devin Hodges Art– www.diastcartoons.com/ Shawn Howe Art– www.facebook.com/TheArtOfShawnzilla Matt Bowers Art– www.mattbowersdesignart.weebly.com/ Chris Jowers – www.chrisjowers.com/ Station Shelby (Star Trek Fan Group) – www.linktr.ee/stationshelby. Midsouth Toy Fest – www.midsouthtoyfest.com/ Mike Norton –www.ihatemike.com/ John Jackson Miller – www.farawaypress.com/ #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #msca #mcfc #comiccons #memphis #gotigersgo #linworkmanart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 1hr 26min 6sec (Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)
Show notes: In this 69th episode, I took a trip up the street to the new Bricks & Minifigs shop in my neck of the woods- Hernando, MS. Long time Mid-South Cartoonists Association member Dr. Kevin Thorn and his wife Tammy Blackman Thorn are the owners of not only a new franchised LEGO themed shop, but what looks to be one of the coolest shops in the mid-south area! I talked to the couple about the genesis of going into business with each other on this new Bricks & Minifigs franchise opportunity in their home town, their plans for the future of the local shop (parties, workshops, art gallery, and more!), and their love of LEGO. The Bricks & Minifigs Hernando shop will be officially opening in January 2025 (hopefully Jan. 11th), but fingers crossed they plan a soft opening on Black Friday- or as they call it, "Block Friday" and the Christmas shopping season. They were doing a "Buy Day" buying event when I stopped by to visit, and many folks were stopping buy to trade in their LEGO sets and loose bricks for cash. One cool thing about the used bricks is that the Hernando Bricks & Minifigs shop will not only be washing all the bricks they take in, they will also regularly be disinfecting all the ones in their loose bins, too! You will be able to buy new and used LEGO sets, mini-figs, and loose bricks to create your own plastic creations. This brand new Bricks & Minifigs store is located at 210 E. Commerce Street, Suite #7 in Hernando, MS. From Memphis head south on I-55 to exit 280 (Hernando/Commerce Street), turn right on Commerce Street, stay in the left lane, go past the McDonalds, and turn right after the R/R tracks. The shop is in the shopping center next to Bazar's Bakery & Restaurant, and just up the street from the DeSoto County Museum and Area 51 Ice Cream. Oh, and there's a new mural inside the shop by MSCA member Greg Cravens! I also share some info on MSCA and other local events such as our recent "The Funny Pages" art show reception at Germantown Community Theatre over the weekend, and our upcoming MSCA monthly dinner meet-up and holiday art swap at Garibaldi's Pizza on December 3rd, from 6-8pm. LINKS: Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/ Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Bricks & Minifigs Hernando – www.bricksandminifigs.com/hernandoms/ Bricks & Minifigs Hernando (Facebook) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562495777800 Bricks & Minifigs in Carriage Crossing – www.facebook.com/BAMMemphis Visit Hernando MS – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093416890073 Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com Greg Cravens Cartoonist – www.cravenscartoonist.com Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org/ Crosspoint Toys & Games (Millington, TN) – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/ Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con /MCFC– www.memphiscfc.com/ #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #msca #bricksandminifigs #lego #linworkmanart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 33min 56sec (Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)
Show notes: My wife Nicki and I headed downtown on Sunday to attend the Memphis Comic Expo. Unfortunately my voice had other plans..! We did have a great time in the newly remodeled Renasant Convention Center and talked toons with many of our friends- Janet and Martheus Wade, Mike Norton, John Martin, Peter Melonas, Eric McMeans, Brad Starnes, Andrea Starnes, Benito Deranzo, Greg Cravens, Jaime Wright, Sam Payne, Jerry "The King" Lawler, and met some new ones including artists Zion Titus from Maryland and Steve Messenger from Ohio. As usual, the annual "DonnieCon" was a great event, had an amazing guest line-up, amazing artists alley, and a variety of vendors. My next event will be the inaugural Memphis Monster Con at the Pipkin Building in Liberty Park. I'll be set up there with my new "Scared Silly" zine, plus plenty of prints, scketchcards, sketchcovers, stickers, buttons, and more. Hope to scare ya there! LINKS: Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/ Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Toshigawa Universe – www.desotoartscouncil.org Titus Illustrations – www.instagram.com/titus_illustrations/ Steve Messenger Art (Art House Live) – www.youtube.com/@stevemessengerart Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com 901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.com Memphis Monster Market – www.memphismonstermarket.com Memphis Monster Con – www.memphismonstercon.com Memphis Comic Expo – www.memphiscomicexpo.com John Martin Art – www.instagram.com/realjohnmartinart/ Greg Cravens Cartoonist – www.cravenscartoonist.com Mike Norton – www.ihatemike.com/ Peter Melonas – www.etsy.com/shop/fancifullart Eric McMeans – www.instagram.com/emcmeans1/ Broot Studios Comics – www.instagram.com/broot_studios_comics/ Mehdia Raiise Cosplay – www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise/ National Cartoonists Society – www.nationalcartoonists.com/ Lawler's On Beale – www.lawlersonbeale.com/ Bad Dog Comics – www.facebook.com/p/Bad-Dog-Comics-Publishing-100065085420209/?_rdr #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #msca #mcx2024 #donniecon #memphismonstercon #linworkmanart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 1hr 26min (Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)
Show notes: "This is why I won't do two shows a night...I won't do it- I won't!" For this “Drawing Funny” episode it's another one where my wife Nicki joins me to talk about "Beetlejuice" again. We give our review of the long awaited sequel, "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice", plus our history with The Ghost With The Most in all his entertaining forms. This episode also features news about the MSCA, our buddy Mike Norton's "Revival" news, and events going on in and around the M-town like our our next Mid-South Cartoonists Association monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi's Pizza on Tuesday night (10/1/24)- plus other happenings for this fall such as the upcoming 901 C0mics East Sat-Art-Day, Memphis Monster Con, Memphis Monster Market, Memphis Comic Expo/DonnieCon, and “The Rogues Gallery” pop-up shop at Centerpoint Games & Toys. Lots to keep us all busy this fall as we enter October- my favorite month of the year! LINKS: Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/ Drawing Funny Podcast Ep.29 "Strange And Unusual" – www.drawingfunny.com/2021/10/18/episode-29-strange-and-unusual/ Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com The DeSoto Arts Council (Hernando, MS) – www.desotoartscouncil.org Daughters Of Dorkness – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558623816951 Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com 901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.com Memphis Monster Market – www.memphismonstermarket.com Memphis Monster Con – www.memphismonstercon.com Memphis Comic Expo – www.memphiscomicexpo.com Centerpoint Toys & Games – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys Crosstown Concourse – www.crosstownconcourse.com Medicine Factory – www.medicinefactory.org Medicine Factory – www.halloweencomicfest.com Variety "Revival" Article – www.variety.com/2024/tv/news/syfy-revival-cast-david-james-elliott-1236149076/ #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #msca #mcx2024 #donniecon #memphismonstercon #memphismonstermarket #beetlejuice #linworkmanart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 1hr 2min 43sec (Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)
Show notes: For this “Drawing Funny” episode it's another quick one featuring news about the MSCA and events going on in and around the M-town like our our next Mid-South Cartoonists Association monthly dinner meet-up and zine assembly at Garibaldi's Pizza on Tuesday night (9/3/24)- plus other happenings for this fall such as the upcoming 901 C0mics East Sat-Art-Day, Memphis Monster Con, Memphis Monster Market, Memphis Comic Expo/DonnieCon, Memphis Library's ”BOOoooooooks!”, and “The Rogues Gallery” pop-up shop at Centerpoint Games & Toys, as well as info on many other events around the mid-south area. There's just soooo many coming up! MSCA zine news- the latest issue of the MSCA's "The Good, The Bad, And The Sketchy" zine is hot off the UPS truck and we'll be assembling them during the dinner gathering at Garibaldi's on Tuesday. It's our "Robots" themed 9th issue, and in this podcast episode I give members the 411 on our next non-themed issue #10 which is scheduled to be out later this fall before our "The Funny Pages" art show at Germantown Community Theatre. The Good, the Bad, and the Sketchy is our low-cost contributor-funded venue to collaborate and show off our work in print to members and other customers. It started shortly before the pandemic, and during 2020 it helped members keep working, thinking, and just being "printy" in the 901. Dale Martin and I recently got our "Watusi" and "Scared Silly" zines in from the printer last week, and will have them for sale at events like Memphis Monster Con and Memphis Monster Market and some retail locations. I just dropped off copies of mine to the DeSoto Arts Council in Hernando, MS. Fall is almost here, y'all - and I hope to see you out at some of these upcoming spectacular spooky season events! LINKS: Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com The DeSoto Arts Council (Hernando, MS) – www.desotoartscouncil.org Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com 901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.com Memphis Monster Market – www.memphismonstermarket.com Memphis Monster Con – www.memphismonstercon.com Centerpoint Toys & Games – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys Crosstown Concourse – www.crosstownconcourse.com Memphis Public Libraries – www.memphislibrary.org #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #msca #mcx2024 #donniecon #memphismonstercon #memphismonstermarket #linworkmanart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 20min 47sec
Show notes: For this “Drawing Funny” episode I share some news on events planned for next month and going forward this year- such as the upcoming 901 C0mics East Drink-N-Draw night (and recent Sat-Art-Day), our next Mid-South Cartoonists Association monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi's Pizza, plus upcoming our upcoming "Funny Pages" art show at Germantown Community Theatre, Memphis Monster Con and Memphis Monster Market, "The Rogues Gallery" pop-up shop at Centerpoint Games & Toys, and other events around Memphis and the mid-south area. I also go over some info about deadlines for our next "The Good, The Bad, And The Sketchy" zine and "Funny Pages" art show, and where you can purchase a copy of our zines in shops and events around town. In other local news- MSCA President Kevin L. Williams and I were recently featured on SRP Studios' "The Real Hernando" podcast . We were invited on to talk toons with host Derrick Michaud and share some info on the MSCA, and our history and involvement with the group over the years. I walked away with recording studio envy..! You can listen to the audio version of the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or most podcasting platforms, and watch the video version on Facebook, YouTube, and on "The Real Hernando" website . Thanks to Derrick for shining a spotlight on the MSCA! Since 1987, the MSCA has promoted cartooning as art with members who are professional and amateur cartoonists and writers, and cartoon enthusiasts. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 6pm - 8pm at Garibaldi's Pizza, 3530 Walker Ave. near the University of Memphis. Our meetings and drawing events are free and open to the public. We welcome cartoonists of all ages and stages! LINKS: “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Kevin L. William's website – www.kevinlwilliams.com The Real Hernando Podcast website – www.therealhernando.com The Real Hernando Podcast (MSCA episode) – www.therealhernando.com/episode/lin-workman-and-kevin-williams-or-mid-south-cartoonists-association The Real Hernando Podcast YouTube – https://youtu.be/eyQ05g90orI The Real Hernando Podcast Facebook – https://fb.watch/tvIaDV2qdC/ The Real Hernando Podcast on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-hernando/id1602727968 The Real Hernando Podcast on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/7bftbIF6U30B6mT9Cjdaey The DeSoto Arts Council (Hernando, MS) – www.desotoartscouncil.org Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com 901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.com Memphis Monster Market – www.memphismonstermarket.com Memphis Monster Con – www.memphismonstercon.com Centerpoint Toys & Games – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys Crosstown Concourse – www.crosstownconcourse.com #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #msca #therealhernando #memphismonstercon #memphismonstermarket #linworkmanart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. "Dueling Banjos"/"Feudin' Banjos" by Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith, Don Reno, arranged by Eric Weissberg, Steve Mandell. "The Real Hernando" podcast hosted/produced by Derrick Michaud and Copyright © 2024 SRP Studios. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 29min 1sec
Show Notes: Nicki and I took a day trip up to Metropolis, IL for the final day of the annual Superman Celebration. It was about a 3 1/2hr drive to the official home of Superman. We walked the normally steamy streets of Metropolis, visited the Metropolis Chamber Of Commerce, the giant Superman statue, the Noel Neill/Lois Lane statue, Artists Alley/Writers Way, watched the costume contest under the main tent, and had burgers and Kryptonite at Fat Edd's Roadhouse before heading back home. It started off wet, but became a gorgeous and incredibly mild after noon...68-70 degrees! We missed out on meeting the artists I drove up to see, but we did run into our friends Jim and Christina Hall, and Adam and Penny Shaw in Artists Alley. We also saw Mark Pillow/Nuclear Man and Super Museum founder Jim Hambrick as we were about to head out. We got lots of pics of the new murals around town, and look forward to doing another day trip up in the off season to see the changes made to the Super Museum. Lots of pics to see on our Drawing Funny website! LINKS: “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Nicki Workman – www.nickiworkman.com Adam B. Shaw – www.instagram.com/abshaw_illustration Adam B. Shaw – www.instagram.com/abshaw_figurativeart Adam B. Shaw – www.abshaw.com Adam B. Shaw – www.etsy.com/shop/adambenetshawstudio Jim Hall – www.jnhall.com Jim Hall – www.facebook.com/jim.hall.585112 Metropolis Superman Celebration – www.supermancelebration.net Fat Edd's Roadhouse – www.fateddsroadhouse.com Super Museum – www.supermuseum.com #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #metropolis #superman #supermancelebration #linworkmanart #cartooning #jimhallart #msca #adambshawart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. "Superman" theme by John Williams. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Superman character/logo copyright/trademark DC Comics and by Joanne Siegel and Laura Siegel Lawson. Run time: 58min 30sec
Show Notes: Mid-South Cartoonists Association President Kevin L. Williams is back for another "MSCA State Of The Onion Address". For this address he gives some details on upcoming MSCA events and publications. I also throw out some June 1st birthday wishes to Comics & Collectibles, 901 Comics, Oscar The Grouch, and my wife Nicki Workman. BTW- the new Jim Henson documentary, “Jim Henson Idea Man” by Ron Howard is now available on Disney+. LINKS: “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Nicki Workman – www.nickiworkman.com Kevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.com Memphis Library – www.memphislibrary.org Sesame Street Workshop – www.sesamestreet.org Oscar Through The Years – www.muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Oscar_the_Grouch_Through_the_Years “I Hate Mondays!” My Oscar The Grouch Sketchcard (With Special Guest Sam The Eagle) – www.linworkman.com/2023/12/i-hate-mondays-my-oscar-the-grouch-sketchcard-with-special-guest-sam-the-eagle Garibaldi's Pizza – www.garibaldispizza.com #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #hailtothechief #jimhenson #carollspinney #oscarthegrouchday #linworkmanart #cartooning #memphislibraries #msca #thefunnypages #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. "OSCAR THE GROUCH" Trademark of SESAME WORKSHOP. Run time: 11min 39sec
Show Notes: In this episode we check out the Memphis Libraries Comic Con...again! This is the second annual comic con at the Benjamin L. Hooks Library on Poplar Avenue in Memphis, TN. I was set up at the event and talked with artists, Kevin L. Williams (MSCA president), Dale Martin (MSCA), Jason Negen (MSCA), Lee Raggs (MSCA), Antonio Johnson (MSCA), Greg Cravens (MSCA/NCS), John Read (NCS), and had a family reunion and talked about "Nerdy Poop" with my sister LaDonna Pierce and her kids Lindsay Bonner and Connor Milo. My wife Nicki Workman hosted the Q&A panel with comics guests of honor Matt Wagner and Gene Ha. Lots of info on other upcoming events in the mid-south, too! LINKS: “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Nicki Workman – www.fangirlwednesday.com Matt Wagner – x.com/MattWagnerComic Gene Ha – www.geneha.com Kevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.com Greg Cravens – www.cravenscartoonist.com Dale Martin – watusithetalkingdog.com Lee Raggs – www.alleewayartz.co Antonio Johnson – www.adjdesign.com John Read – www.facebook.com/john.read.12345 Jason Negen – @jason_r_negen Memphis Library – www.memphislibrary.org Memphis Libraries' Comic Con 2024 – www.facebook.com/events/1238324434238792 Nerdy Poop – www.instagram.com/nerdy.poop Hardeman Adoptable Animals – www.hardemanadoptableanimals.org Toshigawa Universe – www.toshigawa-universe.square.site Garibaldi's Pizza –www.garibaldispizza.com #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #linworkmanart #cartooning #memphislibraries #msca #thefunnypages #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 58min 28sec
Show notes: For this episode I share some Mid-South Cartoonists Association news and a few interviews recorded at 901 Comics East during this year's Free Comic Book Day on May 4th, 2024. I, along with my Star Wars fangirl wife Nicki Workman and MSCA members, Lee Raggs, Kevin L. Williams, and local artist Kevion Baker (who was filling in for Antonio Johnson) set up this past weekend at the Cordova comic shop during the annual FCBD event. Nicki and I also discuss our other May The Fourth adventures around town, and other upcoming events like the MSCA Monthly Dinner Gathering at Garibaldi's Pizza and the Memphis Public Libraries' Comic Con. Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day (every year on the first Saturday in May) when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops! Founded on the belief that for every person out there, there's a comic book they'll love, the annual event offers a huge selection of free titles designed to appeal to a broad range of age levels and their tastes. LINKS: “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Kevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.com Lee Raggs – www.alleewayartz.com Kevion Baker – www.facebook.com/kevion.baker Lee Raggs – www.alleewayartz.com Memphis Library – www.memphislibrary.org Memphis Libraries' Comic Con 2024 – www.facebook.com/events/1238324434238792 Free Comic Book Day – www.freecomicbookday.com Comic Shop Locator – www.comicshoplocator.com 901 Comics East – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075687314992 Garibaldi's Pizza –www.garibaldispizza.com #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #linworkmanart #cartooning #fcbd #901comics #maythefourthbewithyou #maythe4thbewithyou #msca #thefunnypages #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned byFesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 59min 3sec
Show notes: This episode features an interview I did with long time Mid-South Cartoonists Association member Jim Palmer. We talked toons after one of the recent MSCA monthly dinner meet-ups at Garibaldi's Pizza. Jim's first printed work was in 1969 while working at a Baptist Publishing here in Memphis. After being there just a few months, they requested he come up with a comics page for one of their magazines for kids in grades 1-6. They said they wanted it to be a (their words) "a Christian PEANUTS", and named it "CAPERS". After leaving there in 1971, he continued to freelance it, as well as do other illustrations until September 1987. The next month Jim began "LI'L E". Jim said, "I began LI'L E in the October issue of "MEMPHIS STAR" magazine, a local (at the time) music mag. I had been working there for maybe a year & a half by then doing paste-up (remember that?), working in the dark room, & providing a few cartoon style illustrations for each issue. I wanted to do a regular strip or page of my own creation. The editor said ok, but it had to be done "off-the-clock". It had to have some kind of local music connection, but I wanted it to be something that would also work outside Memphis. Thinking newspaper syndication. Having grown up listening to Elvis, I thought why not do an Elvis impersonator, & I suppose also being a PEANUTS fan to make him a little kid. That's about all the "inspiration" there was to it." Jim got into acting during his second year of college and did about a dozen shows before graduating. He's been doing it ever since, including plays around town- many with his wife Jo Lynne. He was in "The People VS Larry Flint" and once portrayed Alice Cooper's butler for TV. Back in 2010 Jim portrayed the evil Professor Moriarty in Theatre Memphis' production of "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure". I did my "Elementary – The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes" art show out in the lobby area of Theatre Memphis during the run of the play. In 2022, Jim played Police Inspector Goole for Germantown Community Theatre's production of "An Inspector Calls", and has participated in other GCT plays and the MSCA art shows there as well. And speaking of the MSCA, there's a bit of event and member news included in this episode. Hope you enjoy this latest MSCA member spotlight episode. Hope to do more- “stay tooned!” LINKS: “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Teachers Pay Teachers website – www.teacherspayteachers.com Screentone – www.n.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screentone "Zipatone" pattern samples – www.peculiarmanicule.com/zipatone "Dick Tracy" comic strip – www.gocomics.com/dicktracy Team Toshigawa Universe – www.toshigawa-universe.square.site Memphis Library – www.memphislibrary.org Memphis Libraries Comic Con 2024 – www.facebook.com/events/1238324434238792 Memphis Library "Dig Memphis" digital archive/"Memphis Star Magazine" – www.memphislibrary.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection Rhodes College Digital Archives/"Memphis Star Magazine" – www.dlynx.rhodes.edu/jspui/handle/10267/31332 "The Magazines That Didn't Make It" article – www.memphismagazine.com/features/the-dead-publications-society Free Comic Book Day – www.freecomicbookday.com 901 Comics East – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075687314992&sk=events Garibaldi's Pizza –www.garibaldispizza.com #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and "The Way Things Used To Work (Slower Version)music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned byFesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. The Muppets © Disney “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. "Drawing Funny" is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 29min 40sec
Show notes: This episode features interviews from the South East Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, GA at the Center For Puppetry Arts, and mine and my wife Nicki's thoughts on our road trip there and back. We were invited down by SEC NCS president Greg Cravens and joined by Mid-South Cartoonists Association president Kevin L. Williams and fellow MSCA member Naim Hakeem for the event. Great puppetry displays including various Henson Muppets and international puppets- I highly recommend the puppet pilgrimage! Thanks to the SEC NCS for the event, the Center For Puppetry Arts for hosting, and to Greg, "Snuffy Smith" cartoonist John Rose, and artist Trevor Hawkins for talking toons with me. Big thanks to Kevin for bringing along Muley and Fozzie! Special thanks to Nicki for going on this art adventure with me, and thanks to you for listening- “stay tooned!” LINKS: “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org Kevin L. William's website – www.kevinlwilliams.com My art website – www.linworkman.com Greg Cravens – www.cravenscartoonist.com Greg Cravens "Hubris" – www.hubriscomics.com Greg Cravens "The Buckets" – www.gocomics.com/thebuckets Barney Google & Snuffy Smith Turn 100! - The Bodacious Digital Collection – www.shop.comicskingdom.com John Rose/Barney Google & Snuffy Smith – www.comicskingdom.com/barney-google-and-snuffy-smith John Rose on Instagram – www.instagram.com/snuffysmithguy Trevor Hawkins on Instagram – www.instagram.com/funky_filosofy_fridays Liz Vitale on Instagram – www.instagram.com/queen_hallowdragon National Cartoonists Society – www.nationalcartoonists.com Center For Puppetry Arts (ATL) – www.puppet.org Metropolis Superman Celebration – www.supermancelebration.net Buc-ee's – www.buc-ees.com The Muppets – www.muppets.disney.com #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #linworkmanart #cartooning #msca #nworkmanphoto #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. The Muppets © Disney “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman ©2024. "Drawing Funny" is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Run time: 46min 53 sec
Show notes: This episode features news updates for Mid-South Cartoonists Association and art happenings in our area. President Kevin L. Williams joins us again to announce the next MSCA art show at the Germantown Community Theatre and the accompanying play/musical. I share some info on the next MSCA monthly dinner gathering at Garibaldi's Pizza, Drink-N-Draw and Sat-Art-Day at 901 Comics East, the upcoming South East Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society's annual meeting in Atlanta at the Center For Puppetry Arts next month, and the recent passing of comics legend Ramona Fraydon. I also interview Ryan "Big Daddy Laddy" Ladner and find out the details on Thrill Comics and his "Memphis VS Zombies" comics Kickstarter, which is happening right now! I end the episode with my opinion on "exposure" for artists, a recent interaction with an art collector on social media, my reasons for no longer doing any art commissions and/or freelance work these days, and where my art can be found for purchase if anyone is interested in acquiring any. Thanks for listening- "stay tooned!" LINKS: “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org Kevin L. William's website – www.kevinlwilliams.com My art website – www.linworkman.com 901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.com The Cellar Table Top Games & Comics – www.comiccellaronline.com Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org Memphis Ghostbusters – www.memphisghostbusters.com Woodruff-Fontain House Museum (Memphis) – www.woodruff-fontaine.org Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com Thrill Comics – www.thrillcomics.squarespace.com Memphis VS Zombies – www.kickstarter.com National Cartoonists Society – www.nationalcartoonists.com Center For Puppetry Arts (ATL) – www.puppet.org #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #linworkmanart #idontdocommissions #cartooning #msca #thefunnypages #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. “Drawing Funny” podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman. ©2024 Run time: 37min 37 sec
Show notes: Mid-South Cartoonists Association President Kevin L. Williams joins us again to give the 411 on the 901 for this 57th “Drawing Funny” episode. He shares what plans are in the works for this month and on into the new year- such as the 901 C0mics East Drink-N-Draw night and Sat-Art-Day, MSCA monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi's Pizza, upcoming art shows and cons around town, and the South East Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society's annual meeting in Atlanta at the Center For Puppetry Arts next month. We both also discuss the crazy stories of the recent break-ins at 901 Comics and 901 Toys, the GoFundMe Crime Relief Fund for them, and co-owner Shannon Merritt's on-air conversation with fellow comic book store owner Kevin Smith..! 901 Comics East is my day job so these burglaries hit WAY too close to home here in the M-town. Don't worry- Shannon is on the case...with or without a cape and mask! Stay safe, and STAY TOONED! LINKS: "Drawing Funny" Podcast – www.drawingfunny.com Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org Kevin L. William's website – www.kevinlwilliams.com My art website – www.linworkman.com 901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.com 901 Comics (Cooper/Young) - www.facebook.com/901comics 901 Toys (Cooper/Young) - www.facebook.com/901TOYS 901 Comics & 901 Toys Crime Relief Fund – www.gofundme.com GAS Hour 1 - Kevin Smith Fills In With Guest Shannon Merritt (02/01) – www.iheart.com/podcast/139-gary-and-shannon-27401728/episode/0201-gas-hour-1-kevin-147151331/ Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com MidTown Con – www.facebook.com/MidtownCon38104 Haywood Comic Convention – www.haywoodcomiccon.com Center For Puppetry Arts (ATL) – www.puppet.org Memphis Public Libraries – www.memphislibrary.org Jay And Silent Bob's Secret Stash – www.thesecretstashonline.com "Fatman Beyond" Podcast – www.smodcast.com/fat-man-beyond #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #linworkmanart #cartooning #msca #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. "Drawing Funny" podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman. ©2024 Run time: 27min 27 sec
Show notes: Mid-South Cartoonists Association President Kevin L. Williams joins me for this 56th "Drawing Funny" episode. We discuss what a busy year 2023 was for the MSCA and what plans are in the works for this new year- such as the 901 C0mics East Drink-N-Draw night and Sat-Art-Day, upcoming art shows around town, and MSCA monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi's Pizza. Lots of fun to be had. Hope to see you at one (or all) of our 2024 events! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org Kevin L. William's website – www.kevinlwilliams.com My art website – www.linworkman.com 901 Comics East - www.facebook.com Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) - www.garibaldispizza.com Tennessee Valley Art Association - www.tennesseevalleyarts.org National Cartoonists Society - www.nationalcartoonists.com Center For Puppetry Arts (ATL) - www.puppet.org Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum (MEM) - www.woodruff-fontaine.org Super Hero Chefs (Tuscumbia, AL) - www.facebook.com/SuperHeroChefsTuscumbia Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 1hr 39min 20sec
Show notes: My wife Nicki Workman joins me for this 55th episode. After a couple other attempts to record and different technical difficulties experienced I finally got a new one recorded, edited AND posted for this new year. Nicki and I discuss her love of photography, going back to school for her MBA, our thoughts on 2023 Marvel movies/TV, the current social media scene, creator rights, attending comic cons, shopping at comic shops, and our recent New York City vacation. There's also some news on upcoming Mid-South Cartoonists Association events like the 901 Comics East Drink-N-Draw night and Sat-Art-Day, and MSCA monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi's Pizza. Thanks to Nicki (and Kevin L. Williams) for sitting down with me for this episode. Hope you all have a great 2024! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org Nicki's website – www.fangirlwednesday.com Kevin L. William's website – www.kevinlwilliams.com My art website – www.linworkman.com #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #fangirlwednesday #nworkmanphoto #muleythemuleandfriends #linworkmanart #linworkman #cartooning #memphiscartoonists #msca #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. "Drawing Funny" podcast ©Lin Workman. Run time: 1hr 52min
Show notes: My wife Nicki Workman takes the stage with comic creators Mike Norton and John Ostrander at the inaugural Memphis Libraries Comic Con during this year's Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 6th. Mike Norton is a former MSCA member and is the creator of BattlePug and co-creator of Gravity for Marvel Comics. He's worked for more comic companies than I have toes and fingers. John Ostrander is a legend in the comics industry having created the modern Suicide Squad (as well as appearing in James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" movie), co-creating Oracle for DC Comics with his late wife Kim Yale, and writing comics like "Seduction Of The Gun", "The Kents", and "Star Wars: Legacy" and many, many, many more. Thanks to Nicki for moderating the panel and doing the interview with Norton and Uncle John! Oh, I also include some Mid-South Cartoonists Association event news..."stay tooned!" LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org Free Comic Book Day – www.freecomicbookday.com Nicki's website – www.fangirlwednesday.com Mike's website – www.ihatemike.com Memphis Public Libraries – www.memphislibrary.org My art website – www.linworkman.com #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #fangirlwednesday #thesuicidesquad #ihatemike #cartooning #msca #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 45min 28sec
Show Notes: Devin Hodges is a member of the MSCA and the creator of the comic book series "The Common Days Of Cade". He graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Founded in 2016, DIAST Cartoons is a small brand he formed for displaying various animations and comic strips found on this website, social media platforms, etc. "DIAST" is an acronym for "Devin's Improving Art Studio". Devin will be an artist at the upcoming Memphis Libraries Comic Con on May 6th- Free Comic Book Day. Happy anniversary to "The Common Days Of Cade" comic, and happy belated birthday to Devin Hodges! LINKS: Devin's art website – www.diastcartoons.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/devinhodges_diastcartoons Memphis Comic Expo (DonnieCon) – www.memphiscomicexpo.com Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con – www.memphiscfc.com Midtown Con – www.facebook.com/MidtownCon38104 Corinth Comic Con – www.corinthcomiccon.com Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. "We Groove" by David Renda. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 1hr 10min 5sec
Show Notes: Katie Jones was born in Memphis, TN and studied at the Memphis College of Art for her BFA in Painting and a Masters of Art in Teaching in Art Education. A majority of her time is spent making classroom examples or lesson plans but at the request of her therapist she is allowing herself to be "Katie the Artist" again in her life. Her childhood was spent growing up between Frayser and Raleigh in North Memphis and would often draw to escape the harsh reality of growing up without a father in her life. After promising her grandmother in 4th grade she would go to the Memphis College of Art she did just that and went on to get a BFA in painting and later on a Masters of Art in Teaching in Art Education to spread the joy and chaos of art to kids in Kindergarten to 12th grade which she has done fully licensed since 2010. Katie was also greatly influenced by the southerwestern artist Ted DeGrazia and Keith Haring. She would often focus on the way people sat or moved with each other than what they were wearing or their faces, and developed her own style of often faceless figures. She is a member of the Mid-South Cartoonists Association, Artists' Link, and is the new social media director for MidSouthCon. She has had her art in art shows around the mid-south including recently had her art featured in the MSCA's "SPAMalittle: Knights Of The Drawing Table" art show at Germantown Community Theatre, and will be part of Playhouse On The Square's 45th Annual Original Art Auction on April 22nd, and the upcoming Memphis Libraries' Comic Con on Free Comic Book Day- Saturday, May 6th. There's also some MSCA news included such as our next dinner meeting on Tuesday, April 4th at Garibaldi's Pizza from 6-8pm, and Lou Ferrigno's appearance at 901 Comics East on April 4th starting at 4:30pm. Give a listen for more details. Links: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org Artists' Link – www.artistslinkmemphis.org/katie-jones Facebook – www.facebook.com/thatkatiejonesartstudio Instagram – www.instagram.com/thatkatiejones Diviant Art – www.deviantart.com/happysak TikTok – TheOtakuTeacher MidSouthCon – www.midsouthcon.org Garibaldi's Pizza – www.garibaldispizza.com 901 Comics – www.901-comics.business.site Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #cartooning #msca #thatkatiejones #cartoonist #drawingfunny #drawingfunnypodcast Music by Steve Oxen and David Fesliyan: ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 42min 36sec
Show Notes: It's been a very busy (and wet) couple of weeks here for us cartoonists but overall it 's been a lot of fun. "Spamalittle; Knights Of The Drawing Table" is the 2nd MSCA art show at Germantown Community Theatre, and we'll be back again next season. This show featured “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” inspired artwork on display (and for sale) by our members. The Spamalittle art show runs in conjunction with their production of “Spamalot The Musical” March 3-19 at GCT– 3037 Forest Hill Irene Rd. The next morning we were drawn together for our latest Sat-Art-Day at 901 Comics East out on Macon Road. It was another sketchy Saturday in the back gallery room and our next Sat-Art-Day is on March 25th 10-2, plus another Drink-N-Draw event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15th 6-8. The creative team behind Stoned Ninja will teach you what they know about making comics all while enjoying a beer at Crosstown Brewery (1264 Concourse Avenue) on March 23rd from 6-8pm. Tickets are $30.00ea through eventbrite. The next MSCA event is our monthly dinner at Garibaldi's Pizza on Walker Ave. (near U of M) this Tuesday, March 7th from 6-8pm. This spring the 2nd Midtown Con at Black Lodge Video will be on April 4th from 10am-5pm. The following month, Saturday, May 6th the Memphis Libraries Comic Con will be a free event at the main library on Poplar from 11-3. Check out my Tee Public store- more merch to come. “Stay TOONED!” MSCA – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Tee-Public Store – www.teepublic.com/user/lin-workman-art Kevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.com Stoned Ninja – www.stonedninja.com Garibaldi's Pizza – www.garibaldispizza.com 901 Comics – www.901-comics.business.site Germantown Community Theatre – www.theatrememphis.org Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Run time: 19min 40sec
Show notes: For this 50th episode of Drawing Funny I'm joined by MSCA president Kevin L. Williams as we interview his longtime friend Steve Troop. Steve has worked as an animator, cartoonist and graphic designer for around 30 years now. He's the creator of Mayberry Melonpool, an online comic strip series since 1996. In the late-2000s, Steve's puppet versions of Melonpool were featured in the online web series Quickcast by Kevin Smith (Clerks). He has worked as an illustrator and storyboard artist for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes - The Animated Series, and CGI animated feature Ping Pong Rabbit. Steve co-owns Puppet Design Studio in Valencia, CA where he's designed and built puppets for Nike, American Greetings, Glee, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Teen Titans, and The Big Bang Theory. Steve's credits include working with Mike Johnson (director - Corpse Bride), Phil Nibbelink (animator - Roger Rabbit), Kid Cudi, Pharell, live puppetry performance in Trace Adkins' music video “Brown Chicken, Brown Cow” as well as Ed Sheeran's 2014 MTV Video Music Awards Best Male Video, “Sing.” Steve and Melonpool made a cameo in Comic Book: The Movie, and is also the co-creator of the off-off-Broadway production, Alien VS Musical. Steve will be the instructor at a puppetry design/build workshop at The Land Schools in Las Vegas this March 24-26, 2023. He'll teach you everything he learned in the first ten years of building puppets - in three days! If you are serious about puppetry, you should attend this class. Use code Prcy30 at checkout for 30% off ANY workshop. More info at www.thelandschools.com. Stay TOONED! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Kevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.com Steve Troop – www.stevetroop.com Melonpool Comics – www.melonpool.com Alien VS Musical – www.alienvsmusical.com Puppet Design Studio – www.puppetdesignstudio.com Puppet Troop – www.puppettroop.com Land Schools (Las Vegas) - www.thelandschools.com Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. "ShakaLaka" by David Renda. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 1hr 40min
Show notes: For the first 2023 episode of Drawing Funny I'm joined by MSCA president Kevin L. Williams (aka Soloman Blues). We took the show on the road did some recording over the weekend while in the MSCA's secret mobile recording unit. We were on our way home from seeing the Alabama Blues Brothers perform at the Princess Theatre in Decatur, AL. We discuss some of the Mid-South Cartoonists Association's 35th Anniversary events that happened in 2022, some of the club's history (founded in March, 1987). Plus we share info on upcoming events for this year including our next monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi's Pizza this Tuesday (January 3rd 6-8pm), our Drink-N-Draw (Wednesday, January 18th 6-8pm) and Sketchy Saturday (January 28th 10am-2pm) at 901 Comics East, and "Spamalittle" art show at Germantown Community Theatre (March 3-19). Happy New Year! Stay tooned, and keep drawing funny! Linwood LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website – www.linworkman.com Kevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.com 901 Comics – www.901-comics.business.site Germantown Community Theatre – www.theatrememphis.org Alabama Blues Brothers – www.comiclab.simplecast.com Garibaldi's Pizza – www.garibaldispizza.com Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 52min 5sec
Show notes: For this episode of Drawing Funny I take a trip to our couch to have a comics conversation with my wife and live-in I.T. person- Nicki Workman (with special guest appearance by our cat Jarael). This is a follow up to Episode 47 – “Back To Basics". While on our way home from the MSCA December dinner meet-up this month I told Nicki about a couple recent conversations with some fellow local creators. They had asked for my advice on their art and projects. Well, even though I do a podcast that offers advice on just about every episode (and even multiple times on each of those episodes), after my many failures and less than stellar art career I've been questioning my art expertise when it comes to giving advice. I asked her is she thought I was qualified, and that conversation led to this episode which includes some very good advice by her. Not just on creating art, but some of the business basics of being creative for a living, as well as her life in corporate America, and reasons for continuing her education at this point in her life. Was happy to catch her on break between semesters to get her to share her thoughts. I'm super proud of her being able to juggle a full time day job and work trips while attending grad school online and keeping a 4.0 GPA at the same time. She's in the home stretch for her MBA! I also have some local MSCA news about upcoming dinner meetings (next one is Tuesday, January 3rd), current and upcoming art shows and plays around town, as well as some news about the first ever MSCA Drink-N-Draw (Wed. 1/18/23) and Sketchy Saturday (1/28/23) at 901 Comics East. I plan on being back before the end of the year, and recording my 50th episode around the first of the year. Happy holidays. Stay warm, stay safe, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website - www.linworkman.com Fangirl Wednesday - www.fangirlwednesday.com 901 Comics - www.901-comics.business.site Playhouse On The Square - www.playhouseonthesquare.org Germantown Community Theatre - www.theatrememphis.org Dale Martin (artist) - wwwsmearysoapboxpress.wordpress.com Comic Lab (podcast) - www.comiclab.simplecast.com Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com Recommended listening: Episode 21 – “Con Survival Guide” Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?” Episode 47 – “Back To Basics” Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 1hr 21min
Show notes: So, just what is the MSCA..? The Mid-South Cartoonists Association (MSCA) is a non-profit organization of professional cartoonists, aspiring cartoonists, and cartooning enthusiasts. In 2022 the MSCA has celebrated 35 years of drawing funny in the Mid-South, and our podcast just entered it's 3rd season. For the MSCA it all started way back in the spring of 1987 when a small group of professional cartoonists came together to form The Memphis Cartoonists Group. The name didn't stick and by the third meeting and first official newsletter the name became The Mid-South Cartoonist Association (with ‘Cartoonist' becoming plural in 2000). Many founding members worked from home so the MSCA was created to bring together cartooning professionals, and invite aspiring professionals and cartooning fans of all backgrounds, ages and skill levels to join in on the fun of cartooning. Our members have worked for newspapers, magazines, ad agencies, and comic book publishers such as Marvel, DC Comics, Image, and Dark Horse, as well as self-publishing their own creator-owned projects and teaching others. The group has promoted the art of cartooning by putting its creativity and time behind various cartooning classes, conventions, charity fundraisers, art shows, anthology comics/zines, drawing nights (and mornings), art trips, web comics, a podcast, as well as having appeared on TV, radio, other podcasts, and in various print media. Our aim is to help more cartoonists, writers, and animators to reach their goals no matter how young or old, published or just starting out. Whether you enjoy simply reading cartoons, dig drawing magazine cartoons or comic books, like to mentor or want to learn, or even if you just need to find an artist or writer to collaborate with, please come check us out. If you love cartoons, are drawn to comics, or just draw funny then the MSCA is for you...and it's free to join us. Either join our mailing list, interact with us on social media, message us on Facebook, or stop by any MSCA event. It's pretty simple and doesn't cost you anything. If you'd like to join us in person, we meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm at Garibaldi's Pizza near the U of M. MSCA monthly meet-ups are free and open to the public- just bring a few bucks if you'd like to order off the menu. And be sure to introduce yourself. If you have kids interested in getting into cartooning please bring them out. If you are a kid, please have a parent attend with you. If you're not sure about meeting a group of sketchy strangers all by yourself then feel free to bring along a friend. We love to have folks bring whatever art they've been working on and encourage others to talk toons, draw on jam pieces, or do napkin doodles with us! Links: MSCA - www(dot)midsouthcartoonists(dot)org Drawing Funny - www(dot)drawingfunny(dot)com Garibaldi's Pizza - www(dot)garibaldispizza(d0t)com Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 10min
Show notes: Well, I'm back to basics with this episode of Drawing Funny. This is a bit of a follow up for Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?”. After a couple conversations with some new comic creators, I wanted to share some more thoughts on creating comics with you. Trust me, they're very basic, but knowing the basics of creating comic books is something I feel can be often overlooked by those new to writing, drawing, printing, and promoting comics (and themselves). I also have some local MSCA news about upcoming dinner meetings (next one is Tuesday, December 6th), current art shows, and plays around town, as well as some very sad Bat-news about the passing of Kevin Conroy- the iconic voice of Batman for 30yrs. Plus I send out some congrats to Joe Stuber on his Comic Book Central podcast's 9th Anniversary! I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving. Stay safe, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny! Lin LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website - www.linworkman.com 901 Comics - www.901-comics.business.site Southaven Arts Council - www.southavenartscouncil.com Southaven Public Library - www.firstregional.org Playhouse On The Square - www.playhouseonthesquare.org Theatre Memphis - www.theatrememphis.org Dale Martin (artist) - wwwsmearysoapboxpress.wordpress.com Comic Book Central (podcast) - www.comicbookcentral.net Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com "How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way" - www.goodreads.com Blambot Fonts - www.blambot.com MyFonts - www.myfonts.com FontShop - www.fontshop.com Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?”- www.drawingfunny.com/2022/04/23/episode-40-where-do-i-begin Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 1hr 4min 42sec
Show notes: This is a bonus episode with a quick message from our illustrated MSCA president, Kevin L. Williams to remind everyone of our November 1st dinner meeting this Tuesday night from 6-8pm at Garibaldi's Pizza (near the UofM). Plus Kev shares some info on our upcoming "Spamalittle: Knights of the Drawing Table" art show at Germantown Community Theatre in March (MSCA member Jim Palmer is starring in GCT's current play "An Inspector Calls"), and some other plans that be a brewing for the group as we finish out our 35th anniversary year in 2022 and move into 2023. Have any thoughts on what you'd like to see happen with the MSCA in the future..? Then be sure to come out to the dinner meeting, join our mailing list, and/or interact with us on social media. Hope you have a safe and happy Halloween weekend, and that we get to see you this Tuesday night at Garibaldi's. Stay tooned, stay hungry, and keep drawing funny! LINKS: Drawing Funny podcast website - www.drawingfunny.com Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org Kevin's art website - www.muleythemule.com My art website – www.linworkman.com Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org/spamalot/ Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org/an-inspector-calls/ Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com #spamalot #memphiscomics #supportyourlocalartists #supportcomics #msca #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #cartoonist #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Garibaldi's Pizza 3530 Walker Ave Memphis, TN 38111 (901) 327-6111 www.garibaldispizza.com Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 6min
Show notes: Well, I'm back with more Drawing Funny...no actual tricks, just hopefully some more pod treats for you. Since my sinuses are killing me and I wanted to get this out before Halloween weekend this is mostly another short local happenings episode featuring news on the upcoming MSCA dinner meet-ups at Garibaldi's Pizza, art show news, the return of the Memphis Comic Expo, MidtownCon, Dyersburg Comic Con, and Monster Market, as well as the Joe Staton comic signing appearance at 901 Comics East, some recent Kickstarter rewards, and what's been going on with me and my art. I also had some sad news to share- Kelly Adkins (striped shirt) with the Southaven Arts Council has recently passed away. There will be a special exhibition at the Southaven Library to honor and celebrate her life and work from November 15, 2022 - January 6, 2023, and an opening reception and celebration on November 15th from 5:30-6:30pm at Jim Saucier Park including light refreshments and lanterns being placed on the lake behind the library. I hope you all have a Happy Halloween. Stay safe, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny! LINKS: Drawing Funny Podcast - www.drawingfunny.com Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website - www.linworkman.com MidtownCon - www.facebook.com/events/black-lodge/midtown-con DyersburgCon - www.dyersburgcomiccon.com Memphis Comics and Fantasy Con - www.memphiscfc.com 901 Comics - www.901-comics.business.site Southaven Arts Council - www.southavenartscouncil.com Southaven Public Library - www.firstregional.org Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com Memphis Monster Market - www.memphismonstermarket.com RRPARKS Cards - www.rrparkscards.com The Penciled In Podcast (audio)- www.spotify.com The Penciled In Podcast (video)- www.youtube.com/c/IngridKVHardy Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 22min 38sec
Show notes: After a hard-drive crash forced hiatus and clearing several sketchcard gigs off my drawing board I'm back with more Drawing Funny! This is mostly another local happenings episode featuring news on the Mid-South Cartoonists Association's 35th anniversary display at the Hernando Library, MSCA dinner meet-ups at Garibaldi's Pizza, the return of the Memphis Comic Expo, MidtownCon, and Monster Market, as well as the DeSoto Arts Council's upcoming "Yart Sale", Joe Staton comic signing appearances at 901 Comics- and what's been going on with me and my art. I've completed more sketchcards for RRPARKS Cards (MANOS, Nosferatu, Ultraman), did some giveaways for YouTube's Gabe's Gave, and am wrapping up more RRParks' Trick 'r Treat sketchcards (the Halloween Kickstarter is live through Oct.2). I also was on Epidsode 33 of The Penciled In Podcast with Lindsey Greyling and Ingrid Hardy discussing sketchcards and teaching art, and was interviewed by Voyage Memphis Magazine online. Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny! LINKS: Memphis Comic Expo/"DonnieCon" - www.memphiscomicexpo.com Hernando Library - www.firstregional.org The Penciled In Podcast (audio)- www.spotify.com The Penciled In Podcast (video)- www.youtube.com/c/IngridKVHardy Gabe's Cave podcast - www.youtube.com/c/Gabe'sCave RRPARKS Cards - www.rrparkscards.com Voyage Memphis Magazine - www.memphisvoyager.com/ Monster Market - www.memphismonstermarket.com #donnieconrocks #drawingfunny #podcast #linworkman #sketchcards Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Background music owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 22min 30sec
Show notes: In the 1st half of this episode I share some podcasting news. My wife Nicki and I were recently on the Supergirl Radio podcast to talk about our day trip up to the Metropolis Superman Celebration, plus I talk about Michael Rosenbaum's upcoming new Talk Ville podcast with SMALLVILLE co-star Tom Welling- who were in Metropolis this year with voice actor George Newbern, artists Rick Burchett, Matthew Clark, and Guy Gilchrist. In the 2nd half of the show I talk with indie comics writer (and former Memphian) John Holland about his three latest Die Bold Comics projects - A Girl and Her Dog, 2 Tons Of Fury, and his upcoming Kickstarter for the Alma: Champion comic. Thanks to John for taking time out to come on the show (twice). Look forward to seeing him back in the M-town this fall at the Memphis Comic Expo...DonnieCon ROCKS! Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org John Holland/Die Bold Comics website - www.dieboldcomics.com Memphis Comic Expo/"DonnieCon" - www.memphiscomicexpo.com Supergirl Radio podcast - www.supergirlradio.com Legends Of Tomorrow podcast - www.legendsoftomorrowpodcast.com Inside Of You podcast/Michael Rosenbaum - www.insideofyoupodcast.com Talk Ville podcast/Michael Rosenbaum & Tom Welling - www.talkvillepodcast.com Superman Celebration/Metropolis, IL - www.supermancelebration.net Super Museum/Metropolis, IL - www.supermuseum.com Fat Edd's Roadhouse/Metropolis, IL - www.fateddsroadhouse.com Project Hope Humane Society/Metropolis, IL - www.facebook.com/projecthopehumanesociety Save The Massac Theatre/Metropolis, IL - www.facebook.com/SaveTheMassacTheatre Fangirl Wednesday/Nicki Workman - www.fangirlwednesday.com Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music- "The Way Things Used To Work" by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc.– music and sound effects used by permission. "Save Me" (SMALLVILLE theme) by Remy Zero. Run time: 58min
Show notes: In this episode I share some local upcoming event news, plus I sit down to talk toons and discuss some Sour Grapes with cartoonist Tim Jones. Tim is the creator/artist/writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”. He created SOUR GRAPES back in 2013. It's a weekly strip about “Aesop”, a miserable-flying dog; his pet cloud, ‘Ominous' and odd family- all living in a problematic and troubled world. In 2014, the strip found its way into print starting in two newspapers in Rhode Island, where he lives with his family. Soon after, the comic strip continued its success and started to appear in more and more newspapers. Today, SOUR GRAPES continues to grow in popularity and can now be seen in multiple newspapers across the country. Tim has been a cartoonist and freelance illustrator for over 25 years and he is a member of the National Cartoonist Society and Mid-South Cartoonists Association. He also teaches cartooning and speaks at local schools and libraries. Tim has created several compilation SOUR GRAPES books and story-coloring books. He appears at various events, Comic-Cons and book signings. His next upcoming events are in July at Plastic City Comic Con in Fitchburg, MA and Terrificon at Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut. Thanks to Tim for taking time out to come on the show. Hope to run into him in person at some point. Happy birthday/anniversary to Comics and Collectibles, 901 Comics (Midtown), Metropolis, and my wife Nicki Workman! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website - www.linworkman.com Tim Jones "Sour Grapes" - www.sourgrapescomic.com Terrificon (Conneticut) - www.terrificon.com Plastic City Comic Con (Fitchburg, MA) - www.plasticcitycomiccon.com National Cartoonists Society (NCS) - www.nationalcartoonists.com Theme/Music: “Silly Bank Heist” and "Sleuthing In The Dark" by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Run time: 1hr 5min 30sec
Show notes: In this solo episode I discuss the Little House Art Project art classes and Antonio Johnson (ADJ Design) and I teaching there in Southaven recently. Antonio was showing them how to use the art program Clip Studio Paint, and I showed the students how to draw sketchcards. "Little House Art Project began as an idea born of an art program for special needs children- but, why stop with artistically gifted, special needs teen? Many teens yearn for art instruction. Little House Art Project is an opportunity for all teens to learn more about fundamentals of art. Studies in light sources, painting still life, and more will be explored in this series of classes." I also share some event and Kickstarter news, talk about my latest Nosferatu sketchcards, and do some "Playing It Forward" when I mention the podcasts Supergirl Radio and Making Comics - two podcasts I listen to on a regular basis. I recommend checking them out, and thank them for either having me and Nicki on their show, or giving Drawing Funny a shout-out. Plus I recap some of Nicki's and my experiences during Free Comic Book Day 2022 around Memphis. (You can listen to our thoughts and interviews in Episode 41 – “FCBD Multitude Of Madness”.) Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website - www.linworkman.com Antonio Johnson (ADJ Design) - https://www.adjdesign.com/ Little House Art Project - www.thearcnwms.org/little-house-art-project Superman Celebration (Metropolis, IL) - www.supermancelebration.net Supergirl Radio podcast with Morgan Glennon and Rebecca Johnson - supergirlradio.com Making Comics podcast with Scott Lost and Keith Foster - www.anchor.fm/makingcomics 901 Comics (Midtown & Cordova) - 901-comics.business.site Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 36min 37sec
Show notes: In this episode Nicki and I hit the road to celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2022 around Memphis. We stop at Comics & Collectibles, The Cellar, and 901 Comics East and get our free comics, pick up our hold box comics, do some additional shopping, and chat with friends. We talk toons with local comic creators Dale Martin, Brad & Skoot Starnes, Matt Bowers, Gabe DeRanzo, and Janet & Martheus Antone Wade about their current and upcoming projects such as The Dragon Templar, Fathom, Memphis, Stoned Ninja, Shinobi: Ninja Princess and Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa comics. (Sorry for some of the poor audio quality.) We also caught Doctor Strange And The Multiverse Of Madness and give some non-spoiler thoughts on this latest Marvel movie. Free Comic Book Day happens on the first Saturday in May each year. Be sure to contact your local comic shop (or library) to see if they participate in FCBD. Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art - www.linworkman.com Free Comic Book Day - www.freecomicbookday.com Toshigawa Universe (Shinobi & Jetta comics)- toshigawauniverse.storenvy.com Stoned Ninja (comics) - stonedninja.com Memphis (comics) - mattbowersdesignart.weebly.com The Dragon Templar - www.dragontemplar.wordpress.com Broot Studios Comics (Brad & Skoot Starnes) – www.instagram.com/broot_studios_comics #supportyourlocalartists #supportyourlocalcomicshops Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 1hr 21min 25sec
Show notes: I'm solo again for this 40th episode. Lately I've seen a lot of comics creators online ask, "Where do I begin?" Well, "Just start making comics." seems like the most honest answer, but I know that there's a lot more to that question. I don't have all the answers, but I do share my my comics origin story and thoughts on creating comics. I offer up some advice, resources, cautionary tales, and more about making comics and getting them out there to readers. Lots of ways to make comics these days, and lots of ways to read comics, too. I've seen the pros and cons of doing cons. I don't offer any real advice on breaking into comics, because like writer/editor/publisher Mark Waid has said, "Breaking into comics is like breaking out of jail: once you find a way, that way is closed forever." It's different for everyone. I do however encourage making comics- and hope the info shared in this episode will help you not only avoid the pitfalls I did creating my own comics, but also enjoy similar positive experiences like I did. Looking back they far outweighed the negative. If you have any questions I didn't cover feel free to stop by one of the MSCA monthly dinner meetings at the U of M Garibaldi's Pizza (1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm), or drop me a line. If you'd like to share your experiences creating comics I'd love to have you on the show. Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny, good buddy! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website - www.linworkman.com Clip Studio Paint - www.clipstudio.net/en/ Free Comic Book Day - www.freecomicbookday.com Steam Crow/Monster Rangers - wwwsteamcrow.com/ "Bushi Tales" CGS Ep. 286 (Comic Geek Speak podcast) - www.comicgeekspeak.com/episodes/comic_geek_speak-407.php CGSSS'11: Breaking Into Comics Panel - www.comicgeekspeak.com/episodes/comic_geek_speak-1362.php CGSSS'10: Creating Independent Comics Panel - www.comicgeekspeak.com/episodes/comic_geek_speak-1117.php WC11: Breaking into Comics the Marvel Way - www.cbr.com/wc11-breaking-into-comics-the-marvel-way/ C2E2: Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way - www.cbr.com/c2e2-breaking-into-comics-the-marvel-way/ Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 58min 11sec
Show notes: In this solo episode I have some MSCA member/meeting news, more updates on upcoming conventions/events such as Free Comic Book Day and the Memphis Comic Expo(DonnieCon), as well as some memories of mine and Nicki's Saturday in midtown Memphis visiting The Art Center, attending MidTown Con at Black Lodge, seeing a photo exhibit at Crosstown Arts, discovering the Memphis Listening Lab at Crosstown Concourse, and shopping at The Cellar and Comics & Collectibles. Plus I talk about Antonio Johnson's Clip Studio Paint demo at the April MSCA dinner meet-up, and me sliding by 901 Comics, Goner Records, and Burke's Bookstore in the Cooper-Young neighborhood. Also feature the Little House Art Project and their current Autism Awareness art show with the Southaven Arts Council (which runs through April at the Southaven Library), the DeSoto Camera Club's latest photo display at the Hernando Library, plus other mid-south art happenings. The back-half of the episode is about a Facebook post I shared about "high functioning anxiety". I discuss my anxiety/depression/health issues. If you want to skip that part of the show, the local art/event news is at the front ("Anxiety" section begins at 40min 50sec). If you are dealing with any mental or physical issues I hope that you listen to the whole episode and that my sharing what's going on in my head and hands these days helps you. Definitely therapeutic for me to talk out loud about it. Please don't keep whatever you're going through to yourself.- talk to someone and/or seek help(988). Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny! Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc.– music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes/add. sounds - 101soundboards.com. Run time: 1hr 44min 17sec
Show notes: In this solo episode I have some MSCA member news, updates on upcoming conventions and events, as well as info on our president Kevin L. Williams being interviewed recently about the Mid-South Cartoonists Association's 35th anniversary for WMC TV5's "Bluff City Life". I also discuss some I CREATE COMIC BOOKS Facebook group threads and share my opinions on impostor syndrome, social/anti-social media, being social in person, making time for positive things, and editing out toxic people and situations that are in our lives. BIG NEWS- after meeting virtually on Zoom for the last two years due to the pandemic, we were happy to return to in-person meetings at Garibaldi's Pizza this month...and we'll be back on the first Tuesday in April! We had a great turn out- about a dozen members or so. Zoom meetings were great to keep in touch, but it was awesome to see and talk to everyone in person and not through a computer screen. Stay well, stay tooned, and hope to see you in person at Garibaldi's on April 5th..! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org Kevin L. Williams (Muley The Mule & Friends) - www.muleythemule.com Lonnie Easterling "Spud Toons" - www.spudtoons.com “The Dragon Templar” – www.dragontemplar.wordpress.com/ I CREATE COMIC BOOKS (Facebook Group) - www.facebook.com/groups/1586726261559854 Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com WMC TV 5 "Bluff City Life" - www.actionnews5.com/programming/bluff-city-life MidTownCon - www.blacklodgememphis.com MidSouthCon - www.midsouthcon.org Memphis Comic Expo/MCX - www.memphiscomicexpo.com Metropolis Superman Celebration - www.supermancelebration.net Metropolis marks 50 years of Superman - www.metropolisplanet.com Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and background music by Steve Oxen and David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 47min 21sec
Show notes: In this solo episode I have an update and details on the current MSCA art show at the Germantown Community Theatre. It and the play "The Complete History Of America (abridged)" can be seen February 17-27, 2022. This is one of our 35th anniversary events, and we're working on a couple more (additional announcements coming soon). BIG NEWS- after meeting virtually on Zoom for the last two years due to the pandemic, we're happy to announce our return to in-person meetings at Garibaldi's Pizza (3530 Walker Ave. Memphis, Tn 38111)...we'll be back on the first Tuesday in March! I also share some Mid-South Cartoonists Association history in our first MSCA Fun Facts segment, and unfortunately there's some more sad MSCA member news. If you stop by The Cellar out in Bartlett, TN be sure to snag some free Drawing Funny podcast and MSCA swag. Lots of buttons, stickers and sketchcard blanks are available while they last. If you have any ideas for ways for us to celebrate our MSCA anniversary, or would like to be on this podcast please contact me at podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. I'd love to hear from you. Stay well, stay tooned, and hope to see you in person this March..! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website - www.linworkman.com Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com (901) 327-6111 The Cellar (Bartlett, TN) - www.comiccellaronline.com #supportyourlocalartists #supportyourlocalcomicshops #msca #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #germantowncommunitytheatre #cartoonist #linworkmanart #sketchcards #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and background music "Drum Commercial C" by Steve Oxen. "Fancy Date" by David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by FesliyanStudios. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 22min 45sec
Show Notes: In this episode my fellow Mid-South Cartoonists Association members Kevin L. Williams, Greg Cravens and I pay respect and share stories about our friend and cartoonist Sam Ray who passed away in December, 2021. I've been wanting to get together with some of the local cartooning gang to record a tribute to Sam, and in spite of some technical difficulties we were able to record for a bit during the MSCA monthly zoom call this week (thanks to some quick thinking by Kev.) Another left-hander, Sam was a great cartoonist/writer & created his “Business As Usual” comic strips which were published in The Commercial Appeal, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Boy's Life, Reader's Digest, Barron's, Woman's World, Forbes, and our first MSCA comic anthology. He was also a writer on the "Hagar The Horrible" comic strip for 6 years. Sam was a soft-spoken artist who was always willing to talk toons and swap stories with other cartoonists at our meetings and events. He was part of the MSCA since it's creation in the late '80s, and will be greatly missed. 2022 represents the MSCA's 35th year of “drawing funny” and I got a recorded state of the association address from MSCA prez Kevin. He mentions some club history and discusses his future plans for our milestone anniversary year. One of which is the upcoming group art show “'Murica”, which will be presented February 17 – 27, 2022, at Germantown Community Theater alongside the comedy play, “The Complete History of America (Abridged).” This art show shares a variation of art styles and techniques from different members Terence Washington, Jim Palmer, Dale Martin, Greg Cravens, Kevin Williams, and Lin Workman (me). For more info, links, and pics please check out the MSCA website at www.midsouthcartoonists.org, or previous episodes at www.drawingfunny.com. If you'd like to be a part of the show, you can contact me (Lin) at: podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com. Stay safe, and "stay tooned"..! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website - www.linworkman.com Greg Cravens - www.gocomics.com/thebuckets Kevin L. Williams - www.kevinlwilliams.com Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org "Drawing Funny" podcast - www.drawingfunny.com Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen, "Slick Move" by David Renda. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 41min 35sec
Show Notes: "RELEASE THE DRAGON!" MSCA member Dale Martin has released a new ongoing comic series with local writer Brad Starnes: THE DRAGON TEMPLAR! Set in the depths of the Middle Ages, during the era of the Crusades, this medieval adventure comic follows a band of Knights Templar, Rome's agents on the ground as the Universal Church tries to lay claim to the Holy Land. The band of knights deploy their talents for war protecting Rome's interests and traveling pilgrims alike … all the while harboring in their midst a power they can't fully understand! “The Dragon Templar” is an ongoing series by Dale Martin and Brad Starnes. Issues feature 12 black & “white” pages (interiors are on ivory paper) with full-color covers. First issue is available now at 901 Comics (Memphis and Cordova), The Cellar Tabletop Games & Comics (Bartlett), as well as Chicago Comics and Quimby's (Chicago), with more outlets to come! Also available direct from the creators at www.dragontemplar.com. Dale Martin is a Memphis-based artist/writer/publisher best known for his Watusi the Talking Dog comics (both in print and online). He's handcrafted comics featuring his original creations since the 1980s and doesn't see any reason to stop now! He's also the editor and a contributing artist to our MSCA zine– The Good, The Bad, And The Sketchy. Brad Starnes was first published in the 901 Comics Anthology (with his brother, artist Skoot Starnes), and has written comics in a variety of genres since then. Stay tooned..! LINKS: "The Dragon Templar" - www.dragontemplar.wordpress.com/ Dale Martin Online - www.smearysoapboxpress.com/ Broot Studios Comics (Brad & Skoot Starnes) - www.instagram.com/broot_studios_comics/ 901 Comics - www.901-comics.business.site/ The Cellar (Bartlett, TN) - www.comiccellaronline.com Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen, "Dark Fog" by David Fesliyan. ©2022 Fesliyan Studios Inc. Run Time: 1hr 6min 10sec
Show notes: "The Show Must Go On...Later" In this solo episode we have an update and details on the upcoming MSCA art show at the Germantown Community Theatre. Bad news, it and the play "The Complete History Of America (abridged)" have been pushed back until February due to COVID. Good news- that means any interested Mid-South Cartoonists Association members still have a couple extra weeks to get their art in. The show will be hung the first week of next month and available for viewing February 17-27, 2022. This is one of our 35th anniversary events, and we're working on a couple more. If you have any ideas for ways for us to celebrate, or would like to be on this podcast please contact me at podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. I'd love to hear from you. Some sad news to share, as I was finishing up this episode I learned that Mid-South Cartoonists Association founding member Sam Ray died back in December, 2021. Sam was a great cartoonist/writer & created his “Business As Usual” comic strips which were published in The Commercial Appeal, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Boy's Life, Reader's Digest, Barron's, Woman's World, Forbes, and the first MSCA anthology comic book. He was also a ghost-writer on the "Hagar The Horrible" strip for six years, illustrated the book “Sane Investing For The Non-Financial”, and self-published a collection of his Business As Usual cartoons. He was incredibly laid back & known to offer friendly advice with soft-spoken words to his fellow cartoonists at many an MSCA dinner meeting- usually while drawing a funny chicken, duck or penguin. Sam and his talent will be missed. If you stop by The Cellar in Bartlett, TN be sure to snag some free Drawing Funny podcast and MSCA swag. Lots of buttons, stickers and sketchcard blanks are available while they last. Stay warm, and stay tooned..! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website - www.linworkman.com Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org The Cellar (Bartlett, TN) - www.comiccellaronline.com #msca #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #samray #cartoonist #linworkmanart #sketchcards #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 16min 40sec
Show notes: "How much is that art in the window?" In this solo episode I discuss pricing and selling- or not selling my art, and what some folks have thought about the prices I charge and if my work is worth the cost. I've talked before about how I got into drawing funny for a living and how I've set up at conventions and art shows, but really haven't mentioned why I charge what I do for my sketchcards, sketchcovers, paintings, prints, tees and more. I also talk a bit more on how I create my own art, where I've sold it over the years, and what expenses I've experienced. Plus if you've wondered what exactly is a sketchcard and/or a sketchcover, wanted to know how to get into doing them, or how much they pay- I talk about that as well. I don't have all the answers by a long shot, but if you're struggling with what to charge for your work maybe this will help you understand art pricing and some possible avenues for selling and buying art. If you have any ideas or stories on selling art and/or how you price things, please give me a yell at podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. I'd love to hear from you. Shameless plug alert: I have several of my hand drawn sketchcards and a few sketchcovers available for sale at a comic shop here in Memphis- The Cellar. There are both official artist returns cards from companies like Topps, Breygent, Cryptozoic, and RRParks Cards and personal sketch cards drawn on my own custom blanks- with more to come after the holidays. If you're interested in buying any of these please contact the shop. I don't do commission work so this is the only way to currently purchase/collect any of my art from me. Oh, and if you stop by The Cellar in person be sure to snag some free Drawing Funny podcast and MSCA swag. Lots of buttons and stickers are available while they last, plus they make great stocking stuffers! Stay tooned, and happy holidays! LINKS: Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org My art website - www.linworkman.com Adam B. Shaw art - www.abshaw.com Steam Crow Press - www.steamcrow.com DeSoto Arts Council - www.desotoartscouncil.com The Cellar (Bartlett, TN) - www.comiccellaronline.com #midsouthcartoonistsassociation #linworkmanart #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #podcast #podperson #staytooned Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. Run time: 1hr 30sec
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